"So far this year I've been pleased," said Wallace, who's in his first year coaching at Western Hills. "It's been good to have all the players from last year returning this year. It gives us some continuity and leadership."

Wallace has only three seniors on his team - Cantrell, Eric Skaggs and Vamsi Kuchipudi.

Three other seeded players who played Friday - Duvall at No. 2, Thomas at No. 3 and Aaron Lawrence at No. 4 - are all juniors. Evan Hudson, who played No. 5 for WHHS Friday, is a sophomore.